The Merry Wives of Windsor

Double-meanings, disguises, dirty laundry, a Welsh windbag and a French doctor abound as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. But the ‘Merry Wives’ quickly cotton on to his tricks and decide to have a bit of fun of their own at Falstaff’s expense… Merry Wives is an absolute hoot!

Tradition has it that The Merry Wives of Windsor was written at the request of Queen Elizabeth I. After watching Henry IV Part I, she asked Shakespeare to write a play showing Falstaff in love…

This is an open-air production - bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.

Running time: 2hrs

Age guidance: 7+

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July 10, Whirlow Brook Hall, Sheffield

July 11, Cromford Mills

July 17, Wildhive Callow Hall, Ashbourne

July 18, Over Haddon Village Hall

July 19, Park Ranger's House, Chatsworth (matinee)

July 19, Park Ranger's House, Chatsworth (evening)